Know Your FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

1 -This valve is used for testing the SYSTEM , this valve is normally the instructions on the back todo the flow Valve and LockLock in the Open PositionWater FlowSwitch (optional)Inside Bell(optional)OutsideHorn Strobe(optional)Water MeterDomestic WaterWater MainDouble-CheckBackflow ValvePressure GaugeFIREMain Drain/Inspector TestControl Valve and LockLock in the Open PositionWater FlowSwitch (optional)Inside Bell(optional)OutsideHorn Strobe(optional)Water MeterDomestic WaterWater MainKeep Valve OpenKeep Valve OpenDouble-Check Backflow ValvePressure GaugeFIREKnow YourFIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMKNOW your SYSTEM SWATER CONTROLSO ption 1 Option 2 your home has a built-in fire sprinklersystem.

2 If you have a fire , the sprinklerswill putit out or control it with SYSTEM protects your family andhome from the dangers of fire , 24 hoursa most cases, SPRINKLER systems aresupplied bythe Water Main,wherewater comes into a home. The firesprinkler SYSTEM connects to the watermain. In Illinois the water flows throughaBackflow Valve. Typically, a Double-Check BackflowValve (DC) is systems with anti-freeze, ReducedPressure Zone (RPZ) check values water control valve isonthe pipe that supplies the sprinklersystem.

3 ThisControl Valveturns thewater flowon and SYSTEM may have additional or different offthe water toyour home will also turn off the water to your firesprinkler your SPRINKLER contractor if you have order to fully protect yourdrinking water, the IllinoisPlumbing Code requires thebackflowvalve be testedannually by a licensed plumberthat has been certified as aCross-Connection ControlDevice VALVES MUST BE OPEN OR TURNED control is OPEN when it is in line with the control is CLOSED( turned off ) when it makes a cornerto the a padlock to keep the valve LOCKED the padlock key to the pipes or a wall nearby so you canfind it when you need the area around your water controls not store anything within 1 foot (30 cm)

4 Of your SPRINKLER water control valves are ever turned off , besure to turn them back water needs to be turned on so the sprinklers can workto protect you from a your fire SPRINKLER SYSTEM WORKING THE WAY IT SHOULDWATER CONTROLSSPRINKLERS NEED SPACEFLOW TESTLOCKEDOPENDO A WATER FLOW TEST ABOUT ONCE A can do this yourself (see below). Or your SPRINKLER contractor can do it for doa water flow your sprinklers are connected to a central alarm, inform the fire departmentthat you are going to do a Find your water flow test control valve.

5 It may be labeled main drain,inspector testor test and Slowly turn the control valve on (bring the valve in line with the pipe).4. This will start water running. Let the water run for about 60 seconds. If your SYSTEM has an alarm you will hear Slowly turn the control valve off (the valve will make a corner to the pipe).6. Write down the date you tested your water flow Contact the fire department or central alarm to notify the test is down the date of each test here:_____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____PROTECT your fire sure nothing is blocking your pictures and large furniture away from sprinklers on lamps and plants away from ceiling not hang anything on sprinklers or lightweight items can damage paint away from sprinklers or SPRINKLER doing messy work, such as painting, cover thesprinklers with plastic.

6 Remove the plastic as soon as you are careful when you are moving large or tall t bump sprinklers or exposed pipes. Teach children not totouch or play with